(HBO) - The Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism has organized a Ceremony to present the title of State Honor "Excellent Artisan" in the intangible field.
Hoa Binh Province has 10 individuals which were awarded the title "Excellent Artisans".
Pursuant to the Decision No. 355/QD-CTN on March 8, 2019 of the President on conferring the title of State Honor "Excellent Artist" in the field of intangible objects. Hoa Binh Province has 10 individuals which were awarded the title "Excellent Artisans" for their outstanding contributions to preserving and promoting the intangible cultural heritage of the nation.
Including: Mr. Quach Van Dao in Sao Bay commune (Kim Boi); Mrs. Bach Thi Dao in Son Thuy commune (Kim Boi); Mr. Bui Dang Chieng in Kim Tien commune (Kim Boi); Mr. Nguyen Van Dan in Ha Bi commune (Kim Boi); Mr. Tran Manh Hung in Thanh Nong commune (Lac Thuy); Mr. Bui Ngoc Thuan in Thu Phong commune (Cao Phong); Mr. Luong Duc Chom in Trung Thanh commune (Da Bac); Mr. Ly Van Honh in Cao Son commune (Da Bac); Mr. Bui Van Khan in Phong Phu commune (Tan Lac) and Mr. Dinh Cong Tinh in My Hoa commune (Tan Lac).
Once a vibrant part of the daily life for the Muong ethnic group in Hoa Binh province, traditional Muong singing styles such as "thuong rang bo meng” and "hat dup giao duyen” had faded over time. Today, local authorities and communities are working to restore and celebrate this cultural art form, recognising its value in preserving the group’s heritage.
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The provincial Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism on December 24 organised a conference to report on the results of collecting, researching, restoring, and preserving "Bi doi”, a musical instrument of the airophonic family and a traditional instrument of the Muong ethnic people in Da Bac district.